Chongqing Travel Guide

Chongqing attracts visitors from home and abroad for its cultural heritage and other travel attractions. It is a booming economic center in Southwest China and a major water transportation route for the region, with more than 3,000 years' history. The city is also known as the "mountain city", surrounded by mountains and rivers, situated in the "dragon tail" of the Yangtze economic belt, right near the inland of the Three Gorges Dam. It occupies an area of 82,400 square kilometers with a large population of 30.9 million. Chongqing enjoys a fairly mild climate year round, which allows the travel to Chongqing a comfortable one. The main crops grown in Chongqing are paddy rice, corn, tuber crops and wheat.

There are charming and picturesque sides to Chongqing, including its many and varied cityscapes, its mountains, rivers, and lakes. In Fengjie County, citrus is grown and is renowned for its sweet flavor and high quality. In the Wuling and Qingbai mountainous regions, local farmers make their fortunes through producing kidney bean, berberine, and southernwood. Since China's reform and opening period, Chongqing has turned into an economic powerhouse full of business opportunities and more potential development. Today, Chongqing is the fourth municipality after Beijing, Shanghai, and Tianjin. The city is the starting point for the Yangtze River Cruise, which explores the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges.

Chongqing City transportation is efficient. Upgraded airline, railway, highway and the city transportation expedite your travel. Also available are various grades of hotels, restaurants, and recreation and shopping centers in the city. Be sure to try local dishes, snacks and products, especially the hot-pot! Welcome to view other columns for extensive guide to attraction information and travel services offer related to Chongqing or other famous cities in China. Feel free to contact us if you plan to travel to Chongqing. We will provide the professional advice, individual itinerary and excellent travel service.